CMBenedikt Briem

IcelandBorn 2006FIDE ID 2315432

Benedikt Briem is a candidate master from Iceland. On FIDE's October 2026 list Benedikt Briem is ranked #6354 in the world in classical chess with a rating of 2239.

Classical

2239

World #6354 0

Rapid

2100

World #6636 0

Blitz

2171

World #5016 0

#35 in Iceland2262 12-month high (April 2026)FIDE list: October 2026

Rating history

ClassicalRapidBlitz

Results in broadcast events

2 wins3 draws0 losses

Games 5Score 70%Performance 2303Avg. opponent 2155White +1 =2 −0Black +1 =1 −0

WDDWD

Result	Opponent	Rtg	Color	Event	Date
W	WFMGudlaug Thorsteinsdottir	2022	Black	Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 – Premier…	Oct 11, 2026
D	Baldursson, Hrannar	2035	White	Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 – Premier…	Oct 10, 2026
D	FMSigurbjorn Bjornsson	2260	White	Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 – Premier…	Oct 10, 2026
W	Bjornsson, Sverrir Orn	2046	White	Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 – Premier…	Oct 9, 2026
D	IMJon Viktor Gunnarsson	2414	Black	Icelandic Team Chess Championships 2026/27 – Premier…	Oct 8, 2026

Openings as White

King's Indian Defense2 games, 50%
Slav Defense1 game, 100%

Openings as Black

Queen's Gambit Declined1 game, 100%
English Opening1 game, 50%

Results come from tournaments broadcast on ChessTerra events, not a full career record.

Match odds

Ratings and ranks from FIDE's official October 2026 list, updated on the 1st of each month.